Hardwood Hammock

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Ranger Jenny describes the properties of the Hardwood Hammock. She explains how the hammock is a raised area, naturally protected by a thick canopy and walls of native vegetation. They encounter a great deal of unique flora and fauna.

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Everglades Mountains and Valleys, Places of Environmental Interest

Keywords

Dry Season, Hammock, Hardwood Hammock, Limestone Ridge, Miami Rock Ridge, Native American Peoples, Seminole Villages, Solution Holes, South Florida, Tropical Storms, Wet Season, Wetlands, Wild Orange Tree, Wind Protection, everglades national park, florida, park rangers

Credit

Courtesy of the National Park Service. For a large collection of audio and video podcast episodes on many classroom topics, visit the National Park Service on iTunes U.

Movie Number

3106